Q1. An electric motor converts:
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Answer: D. Electrical energy into mechanical energy
An electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical (rotational) energy.
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Q2. A 12 V battery is connected across a 4 Ω resistor. The current flowing is:
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Answer: D. 3 A
I = 12/4 = 3 A.
Q3. Which instrument is used to measure blood pressure?
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Answer: C. Sphygmomanometer
A sphygmomanometer measures blood pressure using an inflatable cuff and a pressure gauge.
Q4. The Andes mountain range is in which continent?
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Answer: A. South America
The Andes run along the western side of South America.
Q5. Which acid is formed when milk turns into curd?
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Answer: C. Lactic acid
Bacteria convert milk sugar into lactic acid, which sets curd.
Q6. The Ramakrishna Mission was founded by:
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Answer: C. Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897 and named it after his guru.
Q7. Who is known as the father of the Indian space programme?
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Answer: A. Vikram Sarabhai
Dr Vikram Sarabhai is regarded as the father of the Indian space programme and led the founding of ISRO in 1969. The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre bears his name.
Q8. Which is the main male sex hormone?
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Answer: C. Testosterone
Testosterone, produced by the testes, controls male sexual development and features.
Q9. Who discovered the electron?
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Answer: D. J. J. Thomson
J. J. Thomson discovered the electron through cathode ray experiments.
Q10. Monetary policy in India is formulated by:
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Answer: D. Reserve Bank of India
RBI frames monetary policy, while fiscal policy (taxes and spending) is handled by the Ministry of Finance.
Q11. The slogan 'Do or Die' is associated with which movement?
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Answer: A. Quit India Movement
Gandhi gave the call 'Do or Die' at the start of the Quit India Movement in August 1942.
Q12. Which type of muscle is involuntary and found only in the heart?
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Answer: D. Cardiac muscle
Cardiac muscle is involuntary, branched and striated, and is found only in the heart wall.
Q13. The SI unit of temperature is:
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Answer: D. Kelvin
The kelvin (K) is the SI base unit of temperature.
Q14. Which is the largest state of India by area?
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Answer: C. Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the largest state of India by area.
Q15. The Sahara Desert is located in which continent?
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Answer: C. Africa
The Sahara, the largest hot desert, lies in northern Africa.
Q16. What is the chemical formula of baking soda?
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Answer: C. NaHCO3
Baking soda is sodium hydrogen carbonate, NaHCO3.
Q17. The Jnanpith Award is given in the field of:
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Answer: C. Literature
The Jnanpith Award is one of India's highest honours for literature.
Q18. Who was the first Indian to travel to space?
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Answer: A. Rakesh Sharma
Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian in space in 1984 aboard Soyuz T-11.
Q19. The potential energy of a 10 kg mass raised to a height of 5 m (g = 10 m/s²) is:
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Answer: B. 500 J
PE = 10 × 10 × 5 = 500 J.
Q20. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations?
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Answer: A. New York
The UN headquarters is in New York. The UN was founded on 24 October 1945.
Q21. The main component of biogas (gobar gas) is:
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Answer: D. Methane
Biogas is mainly methane (about 75%).
Q22. Taking g = 10 m/s², the weight of a 5 kg object on Earth is:
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Answer: A. 50 N
W = mg = 5 × 10 = 50 N.
Q23. In humans, digestion of starch begins in the:
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Answer: C. Mouth
Salivary amylase in the mouth starts breaking starch into simpler sugars.
Q24. International Day of Yoga is observed on:
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Answer: C. 21 June
International Day of Yoga is celebrated on 21 June, the summer solstice, as declared by the UN.
Q25. Ustad Bismillah Khan is famous for playing which musical instrument?
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Answer: A. Shehnai
Ustad Bismillah Khan was a great shehnai player from Varanasi. He received the Bharat Ratna in 2001.